SEN Teaching Assistant - Wisbech

Just Teachers Ltd; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers in Wisbech is recruiting a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant for a September 2026 start in a specialist provision. The role is long-term and temporary with the potential for extension, supporting pupils aged 7–18 with autism, SEMH needs and other complex needs.

You will work 1:1 or in small groups, assist with adapted activities, support EHCP targets, promote positive behaviour and help pupils develop social and communication skills while collaborating with teachers, therapists and

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (ASC/SEMH)
• Strong behaviour management and a calm, resilient approach
• Ability to build rapport with pupils who may display challenging behaviour
• Proactive and adaptable to a dynamic classroom environment
• Minimum of two education or childcare-based references

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to access learning and engage in lessons
• Assist the class teacher with adapted and differentiated activities
• Implement EHCP targets and individual support plans
• Promote positive behaviour using consistent strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Work with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff as part of a multidisciplinary team

Skills

Experience with SEN pupils

Strong behaviour management

Rapport-building

Flexible attitude

Two education/childcare references

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is working with a specialist provision in the Wisbech area to recruit a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant for a September 2026 start. This is a long-term, temporary role with the potential for extension.
The setting supports pupils aged 7–18 with a range of complex needs, including Autism, SEMH needs and associated behavioural challenges. The school offers a structured and supportive environment, focusing on therapeutic approaches, personalised learning and positive behaviour strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, helping them access learning and engage in lessons
• Assist the class teacher in delivering adapted and differentiated activities
• Implement EHCP targets and individual support plans
• Promote positive behaviour using consistent strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support their emotional regulation and wellbeing
• Support pupils with social skills, communication and independence
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff as part of a multidisciplinary team

Pre-requisites:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, ideally ASC and/or SEMH
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, resilient approach
• Ability to build rapport with pupils who may display challenging behaviour
• A proactive and flexible attitude to support a dynamic classroom environment
• Minimum of two education or childcare-based references